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A review by hwks
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I'm possibly in the minority for this as it's so positively reviewed. It's an adorable book with a unique premise, in terms of modern romance novels at least. An apartment that sends you back in time, 7 years to be exact! Hijinks and romance to follow! And I did find that it had more heart than many other books in this genre. It deals with grief and loss, the confusion of growing up and fear of change. And I thought a lot of those topics were dealt with kindly. It was just the rest of the book that felt a bit hollow. It was an extreme case of 'insta-love' (I'm so sorry, but a quick, countable-day long summer romance does not feel intense enough, regardless the circumstances, to warrant pining for seven years AND GETTING TATTOOED OVER. I just don't buy it, no matter how well he cooks.) . The friendships and familial relationships felt too one note, all of the obstacles were seemingly overcome by a single action or decision and much of the strife was just a result of lack of communication. The constant descriptions of Iwan's eyes and hair were just about enough to send me over the edge though. But I guess nice ginger & gray-eyed representation?
It was fine, super easy to read and it was fun. Nothing groundbreaking, but pleasant enough!
It was fine, super easy to read and it was fun. Nothing groundbreaking, but pleasant enough!